This
paper
attempts
to
explain
the
inefficacy
of
public
policies
aimed
at
eradicating
unwanted
activities.
It
is
posited
that
such
policies
are
based
on
a
perceived
structure
of
the
system
that
is
not
cognizant
of
the
latent
capacity
support
mechanisms
for
the
activity.
The
ineffectiveness
of
a
policy
can
be
explained
when
the
latent
capacity
support
mechanisms
are
included
in
the
model
of
the
system.
Policies
aimed
at
influencing
the
capacity
support
system
would
be
far
more
effective,
compared
with
those
directly
attempting
to
contain
the
unwanted
activity